Up to 56 passengers
Rent a full-size 56-passenger charter bus rental with undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and reclining seats.
- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Cross group transportation off your to-do list in just a few clicks! Start by entering your pickup location, travel date, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote form. Next, browse a results page packed with interior photos, amenity lists, and live pricing from local operators competing for your trip. Once you find the ride you love, book your reservation right online through the national booking platform!
Start with your Ithaca pickup location, travel date, and how many people are coming. Add where you're headed and when you need to return. That's it! You only have to share your trip details once, with no account needed and no obligation to book!
In just seconds, you'll land on an easy-to-view search results page showing different buses, interior pictures, rental packages, and online prices for your trip all in one place! Compare party buses, minibuses, sprinter vans, and charter buses from one of the largest networks of bus companies serving the Ithaca area without calling company after company. You'll even get your pricing by text and email, so it's easy to share with the group!
Once you've found the bus you love, make your reservation right online through the national booking platform! The booking company handles your reservation and payment, and a confirmation team calls you to go over every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your Ithaca itinerary, so everything is set before your trip.
On the day of your trip, an independent local bus company supplies the vehicle for your reservation, and your whole group rides together from the first pickup to the last drop-off! No account needed. No hassle. Yes, finding your next bus in Ithaca really can be that easy!
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| What Matters to Your Group | Ithaca | Calling a Single Ithaca Bus Company |
|---|---|---|
| Bus types | Sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses and 56-passenger charter buses, side by side | Only the bus types one company owns, if one is open on your date |
| Getting prices | Online prices in under 30 seconds from one quick form, with no account needed | Calling company after company during business hours, repeating your trip and waiting on callbacks |
| Peak dates | Independent bus companies compete for your trip, even on prom and game dates | One company's peak-date rates, or no bus at all if it's sold out |
| Last-minute and big groups | Same-day rentals, and one bus or several for a wedding, convention or team | Only the buses and drivers one company has free |
| Packages | Hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day or multi-day | That company's own minimums and packages |
| After you book | An instant booking confirmation, then a call to go over every pickup, drop-off and stop | Varies by company |
| Paying | All payments accepted when you book online | That company's own payment options |
Types of Buses Available
Wherever your group is headed around Cayuga Lake or across Tompkins County, our network gives you the widest selection of bus types in one search! One local company might only own minibuses, and another might only have limos, so comparing them all together is a total game-changer. From nimble shuttles for steep Collegetown streets to spacious motorcoaches for cross-state tours, you choose the exact ride that fits YOUR headcount and YOUR budget. Check out all the vehicles you can compare and book online in under 30 seconds:
Up to 56 passengers
Rent a full-size 56-passenger charter bus rental with undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and reclining seats.
Up to 35 passengers
Choose a spacious 35-passenger minibus rental with overhead storage, power outlets, and climate control for mid-sized Ithaca groups.
Up to 30 passengers
Reserve a comfortable 30-passenger minibus rental to move wedding guests or corporate teams around Ithaca with ease.
Up to 28 passengers
Book a nimble 28-passenger minibus rental featuring cushioned seats and WiFi for campus tours at Cornell or Ithaca College.
Up to 25 passengers
Compare rates on a 25-passenger minibus rental that handles tight turns around the Ithaca Commons and buttermilk gorge roads.
Up to 20 passengers
Lock in a 20-passenger minibus rental for Cayuga Lake winery tours, team outings, or quick shuttle loops through downtown.
Up to 18 passengers
Grab an 18-passenger minibus rental with overhead racks and A/C for small group day trips across the Finger Lakes.
Up to 15 passengers
Select a compact 15-passenger minibus rental to keep your small group together without splitting into multiple cars or rideshares.
15 to 50 passengers
Celebrate aboard a 15- to 50-passenger party bus rental loaded with wraparound leather seating, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and bars.
11 to 14 passengers
Enjoy fast executive transfers or small-group wine tours in a 11- to 14-passenger sprinter van rental with a driver.
*Photos are examples from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies and may not show the exact vehicle offered for your trip. Fill out the (no account needed!) to see current vehicle options, pictures, availability, and pricing, and confirm the exact vehicle and amenities before booking.
Our Onboard Amenities
For the best ride through the Finger Lakes, you can filter and compare vehicles with the exact features your passengers want! Whether you need WiFi and power outlets to stay productive on Route 13, undercarriage bays for hockey gear, or LED lighting and Bluetooth sound systems for a night out, it's all right on your screen. You'll even see actual interior photos before you book, with no account needed!
Amenities are common features that may be available on buses. Exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability.
Our Pricing & Packages
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Ithaca. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates.
Book your bus right online and use any payment method you like, since every payment option is accepted!
Most hourly trips have a 2- to 5-hour minimum (often 2 hours Monday through Wednesday or earlier in the day, 3 hours or more after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on the busiest dates), or you can book a one-way transfer, round-trip shuttle, or multi-day package so you only pay for what you need!
Buses book up fast for spring proms, Big Red football home games, and New Year's Eve. But because one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Ithaca competes for your business, you're never stuck with one fleet's high peak rates!
Compare bus prices in under 30 seconds with no account needed, and know upfront that outside trip costs like tolls, venue bus parking passes, and overnight driver hotel rooms are billed separately, so there are no surprises.
Every time you get a quote, we send a copy straight to your text and email, so it's super easy to work out the per-person cost (about $29–$53 per person for a full day on a full 56-passenger charter bus!) and share it with your group chat!
Services We Offer
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Bringing a group into the Finger Lakes by air is a breeze when you book an Ithaca airport shuttle! Your driver can meet your group right at the terminal curb at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) off Brown Road, or handle regional transfers to and from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). Even with last-minute flight delays, same-day bus rentals keep your group together with plenty of luggage space!
A night of live music is so much better when nobody has to volunteer as the designated driver! Book an Ithaca concert bus rental to catch a show at the historic State Theatre of Ithaca, where your driver can drop everyone off along West State Street and park off-site until the encore. Heading to an outdoor summer concert at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards or CMAC in Canandaigua? Your whole group rides together, skips the post-show rideshare surge pricing, and keeps the party going with onboard Bluetooth sound!
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Rather than cramming into a caravan of cars for a long highway drive, stretch out in a 56-passenger motorcoach built for the open road! When you book long-distance bus rentals from Ithaca, your passengers get cushioned reclining seats, climate control, flat-screen TVs, WiFi, and a onboard restroom to minimize highway stops. Take I-81 South for a weekend charter to New York City, head east to Albany and Boston, or ride west to Niagara Falls and Toronto. You set the exact departure times and rest stops, and your driver handles every mile!
Don't let tight downtown parking or split rideshares slow down your next group outing! With a private event bus rental in Ithaca, you can plan a custom hop-on, hop-off winery tour along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail to favorites like Lucas Vineyards and Six Mile Creek Vineyard. Planning a family reunion picnic at Stewart Park or a Saturday morning group trip to the Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing? Fill out one quick form to compare hourly and full-day packages in under 30 seconds!
Browse a large selection of LED-lit rides for prom and homecoming transportation in Ithaca right on your screen! Parents love the peace of mind that comes with a driver, while students from Ithaca High School or Lansing High School love snapping photos at Stewart Park before arriving together in a 15- to 50-passenger party bus. Compare photos, Bluetooth sound systems, and hourly rates online in seconds—with no account needed!
For fellowships, youth retreats, and weekly worship shuttles, our network makes booking religious group transportation in Ithaca simple and budget-friendly! Arrange a private minibus to pick up congregation members and students for services at St. Catherine of Siena, First Presbyterian Church by DeWitt Park, or interfaith events at Anabel Taylor Hall. Planning a multi-day youth camp trip to the Adirondacks or a choir tour across New York? One quick form shows you side-by-side bus pricing in under 30 seconds!
Get a serious upgrade from old yellow school buses with a climate-controlled school field trip bus rental in Ithaca equipped with seatbelts, TV screens, and WiFi! Your driver can drop students off right at the entrance to the Sciencenter on First Street, unload at the Museum of the Earth along Trumansburg Road (NY-96) where free bus parking is available on-site, or take prospective high schoolers on campus tours of Cornell University and Ithaca College. Book a full-day package online, and one dedicated bus stays with your class from the first bell to the final stop!
Keeping athletes, coaches, and loyal fans on schedule is a slam dunk when you book sports team charter bus rentals in Ithaca! Traveling rosters heading to Cornell's Schoellkopf Field or Lynah Rink can store bulky pads, sticks, and coolers in massive undercarriage luggage bays while stretching out in reclining seats above. Heading up to South Hill for the Cortaca Jug or a tournament at Ithaca College's Butterfield Stadium and Athletics and Events Center? Your bus drops the whole team off together near Campus Road or Grant Egbert Boulevard, stages out of the way, and skips the post-game traffic headache!
You're never limited to just one company's fleet when you book wedding shuttle bus rentals in Ithaca to carry guests between downtown hotel blocks and scenic venues like Inn at Taughannock Falls, La Tourelle, or The Barn at Remington! After you reserve your shuttle online, our confirmation department calls to verify every pickup and drop-off so your big day runs right on time.
Events We Serve
Give your group a stress-free ride to the biggest annual festivals in Tompkins County without circling for hours to find downtown street parking! During the Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival, Ithaca Festival, or GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance in Trumansburg, your driver can drop everyone off near the Ithaca Commons on Green Street or along Route 96 and stage out of the crowd. We also have multi-bus capacity for May commencement weekends at Cornell and Ithaca College—just lock in your buses early before peak dates sell out!
Serving All of Ithaca and Surrounding Areas
View instant online quotes for charter buses and party buses across our entire New York service area, including Cortland, Syracuse, Binghamton, Elmira, Corning, Watkins Glen, Geneva, Auburn, and Rochester! Fill out one quick form with your pickup city, and you'll see available vehicles and pricing in under 30 seconds.
We serve every city around Ithaca!
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You'll see live bus availability, interior pictures, and customized pricing in under 30 seconds after filling out our quick online form—with NO account needed! We'll also send a copy of your quotes straight to your text and email so you can easily review them later or share them with your group.
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built completely around YOUR schedule! Whether you need a single sprinter van for a quick airport transfer, a party bus by the hour for a Cayuga Lake winery tour, or a fleet of 56-passenger charter buses for a weekend tournament, you can compare and reserve the right package online. We even offer same-day bus rentals when last-minute travel plans come together!
In Downtown Ithaca and around the Commons, charter buses typically load and unload along Green Street near the Cinemapolis curb zone, while Cornell University provides designated bus drop-off loops near Day Hall, Barton Hall, and the B Lot staging area off Route 366. State parks like Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, and Robert H. Treman State Park all feature dedicated oversized vehicle parking spaces right in their main lots!
Your online quote includes the base cost of your charter bus, minibus, or party bus rental, plus your driver's time. Outside expenses like state park bus entry permits, toll roads, paid parking lots and overnight hotel rooms for your driver on multi-day trips are paid separately so you never have to worry about hidden fees!
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